In an effort to provide more international maritime professionals with the benefits of membership, SNAME introduces the International Electronic Membership program. This program will further the organization’s mission* and 2006 goal, which is to be at the forefront of dissemination of technical information, to professionals in developing nations who would otherwise find the cost of membership well beyond their reach. This program is intended to provide access to the many benefits of SNAME membership by maritime professionals in developing countries at a reduced level commensurate with their respective country’s average income level as defined by the World Bank. By creating this special category of membership, SNAME’s benefits and resources will be accessible to maritime professionals throughout the world.

Unique to the newly created international membership, is the all-electronic feature. This will ensure timely receipt of technical journals and information, thereby providing access to the member that which had been previously unavailable to them. This membership offers the international member access to SNAME’s world-renowned technical information and resources. The SNAME website is a portal to a vast repository of T&R publications and technical information, and serves as a resource and reference for maritime professionals. In addition, the SNAME website features a calendar of maritime events as well as a directory of membership.

To be eligible for participation you must be a permanent resident of one of the countries identified by the World Bank in one of the three lower income categories. Dues will be calculated on your membership application, payment is due upon application and will be billed annually in January each year. All information is delivered electronically via the SNAME website, and an e-mail address is required for participation.

SNAME International Electronic Members enjoy many of the same benefits as all SNAME members such as:

• On-line access to the most complete database of technical knowledge in the maritime industry
• Inclusion in the on-line database of SNAME Members
• FREE online access to Marine Technology
• Personalized, downloadable Membership Certificate
• Opportunity to participate in the SNAME world-renowned T&R program with over 100 active panels of experts
• On-line access to the SNAME maritime calendar of events
• Ability to post and advertise meetings & conferences on the SNAME calendar
• Significant discount on the purchase of SNAME reference books, texts and journals
• Opportunity to publish technical papers
• Electronic delivery of the SNAMeNewsLetter and
• Ability to earn valuable SNAME $$ (by referring a member)

*Mission Statement of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers: To advance the art, science, and practice of naval architecture, shipbuilding and marine engineering, commercial and governmental, in all branches of the allied arts of sciences to promote the professional integrity of its members.